Centretown Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Peace Tower
Rising above the main building of Canada’s Parliament Hill, this iconic Gothic Revival structure offers Ottawa’s best views.
Bytown Museum
Discover Ottawa’s modest origins as the settlement of Bytown in this historical museum located within the city’s oldest building.
Confederation Square
In the historic center of Ottawa lies this beloved town square, a place to rest and relax or reflect on Canada’s military heritage.
Activities
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Ottawa: Private custom tour with a local guide
2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Centretown
Byward Market - Parliament Hill
If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Building or Parliament Hill and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.
ByWard Market
A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.
Centretown West
While you're in Centretown West, take in top sights like Commissioners Park and jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.
Lebreton Flats
When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Canadian Museum of History and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.
Glebe
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.